Quick answer
Overall prices in the Las Vegas, NV metro were 100.2 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Las Vegas is 4.6% more expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 43% (115.5 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Las Vegas buys about what $71,729 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Las Vegas | Buffalo | Las Vegas vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 100.2 | 95.8 | +4.6% |
| Goods | 96.3 | 99.7 | -3.4% |
| Housing (rents) | 115.5 | 81.0 | +42.7% |
| Utilities | 90.6 | 129.5 | -30.0% |
| Other services | 98.7 | 97.8 | +1.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 101.6 | 97.0 | +4.7% |
| $50,000 in Las Vegas equals in Buffalo | $47,819 | ||
| $100,000 in Las Vegas equals in Buffalo | $95,638 | ||
| $150,000 in Las Vegas equals in Buffalo | $143,458 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.